Middle Georgia State MVP: Jessica Whitley
Author: News Bureau
Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 4:00 AM
Categories:
Finding Greatness | College of Arts and Sciences | Students
Macon, GA
Full Name: Jessica Whitley.
Age: 25.
Hometown: Conyers.
Residence: Macon.
High School: Rockdale County High School, where she was part of the Thespian society and participated in more than 30 theatre-related activities on and off-stage from her freshmen to senior years.
Family: “I’m very fond of my family, especially my mother. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, and I make frequent visits when I’m not in a play or balancing the tango of two jobs.”
Current Employment: “I am a full-time student and work on campus and off campus with cameras. I am the assistant of local commercial photographer Ken Krakow and also a KnighTVision coordinator. I love both of my jobs and am energized by social media and communications with others. You will never catch me without my camera.”
Degree Objective: Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communications.
Class Rank: Senior.
Primary Campus: Macon.
Activities: KnighTVision and Middle Georgia State’s Comedy of Errors improv troupe.
Career Goals: “My goals include being a well-renowned photographer. I am in the building stages of my future business. I want to positively affect every person I meet with my attention to detail and specific eye in photography.”
She chose Middle Georgia State College because … “It was close, efficient, cost-effective and made me feel less of a number than I would’ve felt at a larger university. Also, the professors here work just as hard as the students. That’s always a win-win with work ethic.”
The one thing that surprised her about Middle Georgia State was … “It’s turning into a university!”
Her favorite professor is … Dr. David Sidore. He is effective, energized and communicates effectively. He is extremely positive and is well versed in what he teaches and never fails to engage students. He wishes only successful endeavors for students and peers, and he ensures success for his students through his leadership, advising and consistency.”
Her favorite place to study is … “’Roasted’ in downtown Macon.”
One thing people don’t know about her is … “I once did a Disney College Program internship, and I am double-jointed!”
Her friends make fun of her because … “I make fun of myself.”
The one person she’d most like to meet is … “Natalie Portman. She went to Harvard, knows Japanese and is an avid supporter of women’s rights and a devout philanthropist. She gives to good causes and is so imaginative and varied with her acting!”
Five years from now she sees herself … “As a renowned photographer, landing a Netflix original series acting role or possibly working for a news TV station!”